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Timelesskissespdf Timeless Kisses Excerpts by Sabrina York Julie Johnstone Bronwen Evans Tammy Andresen Monica Burns Gina Conkle Shana Galen Vanessa Kelly Amanda Mariel and Meara Platt The excerpts enclosed are part of a larger work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. Cover Design: Tammy Andresen Kathi B. Scearce DBA Monica Burns – Maroli SP Imprints P.O. Box 75072 North Chesterfield, VA 23236 Copyright © 2016 — Susana and the Scot by Sabrina York Copyright © 2016 — My Fair Duchess by Julie Johnstone Copyright © 2016 — A Whisper of Desire by Bronwen Evans Copyright © 2016 — Midnight Magic by Tammy Andresen Copyright © 2016 — Kismet by Monica Burns Copyright © 2016 — To Find a Viking Treasure by Gina Conkle Copyright © 2016 — Earls Just Want to Have Fun by Shana Galen Copyright © 2016 — How to Marry a Royal Highlander by Vanessa Kelly Copyright © 2016 — Scandalous Intentions by Amanda Mariel Copyright © 2016 — My Fair Lily by Meara Platt All rights reserved. Except as permitted under the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the author(s). A SCANDALOUS TEMPTATION Andrew Lochlannach is famous for his conquests, on and off the battlefield. When a fellow warrior challenges him to a kissing contest, he wastes no time in planting his lips on ninety-nine lovely lasses-an impressive feat of seduction that gets him banished to the hinterlands. Still, Andrew has no regrets about his exploits-especially his embrace with the most beguiling woman he's ever met... AN UNDENIABLE PASSION With flaming red hair and a temper to match, Susana is not some innocent farm girl who gives herself over easily to a man, even one as ruggedly handsome as Andrew. The wicked Scot may have won a kiss from the headstrong beauty in a moment of mutual desire, but Susana refuses to be just another one of his conquests. Andrew must convince the fiery lass that even though he is not playing a game, losing her is not an option... Susana and the Scot by Sabrina York The First Kiss Susana’s eyes flared as Andrew advanced on her, like a skulking fox that had spotted a plump rabbit. She didn’t mean to retreat, but she had to. She’d seen that expression in his eyes before and she knew what it meant. Something within her howled: Run. Perhaps it was the expression in his eyes, or the knowledge that she was playing with fire, or the sudden realization that she’d foolishly come here, to this deserted loft with the most dangerous man she’d ever met, but she couldn’t still the urge to whirl and pace to the far end of the room to peer out of the smudged window. She was aware he followed. She felt his presence like a fire in a forge. Desperation prompted her to continue their conversation, to put some space between them, to raise a shield. “The room is perfectly habitable,” she proclaimed. “And once we have pallets brought in, it will serve you well.” “Will it?” His voice was low in her ear, a whisper almost. And far too close. She wanted to turn, to confront him, but she knew, if she did, they would be face to face, perhaps lip to lip and she could not allow that. She could never allow that. The last time he’d kissed her, it had been her undoing. A pity he didn’t remember. “My men willna like being housed with the dogs.” Holy God. Was that his hand on her hip? His thumb tracing her waist? “Nae doubt they will all want to find…other beds to welcome them.” Susana stilled as his words sank in. The threat was clear. And it was rather horrifying. A horde of randy warriors set loose on the innocent maidens of Dounreay? That his hand had slid over to toy with the small of her back, to tangle in the skeins of her hair, didn’t help. Her pulse thudded and her knees went weak. She couldn’t have it. She couldn’t have this man touching her. She sucked in a breath and slipped to the side, out of his grasp. When she was far enough away for some measure of safety, she turned to face him, a reproachful look fixed on her face. “Are your men so lacking in discipline?” She hoped her frown, her reproving tone, would bring him to heel. She should have known better. He grinned and stepped closer. His eyes glinted, as though needling her was an amusing sport. “They are verra disciplined…when their needs are met.” She crossed her arms, as though that could protect her, and pretended to study the room. Pretended she wasn’t aware of his thrumming presence, his heat, his intent. “Well, I shall hold you responsible for any…improprieties.” She took a step toward the staircase, only a tiny one—surely not an attempt to escape. He chuckled—chuckled, the bastard—making it clear he recognized her cowardice for what it was. And he paced her. “They’re all good men. They all volunteered to come with me. Each and every one of them is dedicated to the cause of protecting Reay from the villains who have been plaguing you. However…” The way he trailed off derailed her retreat. She stilled. Glared at him. “However, what?” “However, they do have…needs. Surely you can find better lodgings.” She blew out a breath. “In time.” In time. In time, he would be gone, God willing. He stepped toward her again, although nonchalantly, as though he were not chasing her across the room. It occurred to her they were engaged in something of a macabre dance. It set her nerves on edge. She hadn’t realized what a long room this was, or how far it was to the stairs. “Doona leave it too long.” His smile was heinous. It made all kinds of shivers dance over her skin. “My men are…restless.” She had the chilling sense he was talking about himself. “I shall…do my best.” Like hell. “And now, if you will excuse me, I have things to do.” His brow quirked. She tried not to notice what a perfect brow it was. “Ah, but I thought you and I could…talk.” “Talk?” She didn’t intend to squawk, but she could tell from his predatory stance, a conversation was not the primary urge on his mind. At least, not one with words. He nodded. Though his features were patently earnest, the sincerity was patently affected. “About the defenses you have in place…so I can decide what needs improvement.” Aggravation rippled. It displaced her concerns about being here, with him, all alone. Fury did that, she’d often found. Overrode common sense and led one into dangerous waters. Her hands curled into fists. She strode toward him until they were nearly nose to nose. “Nothing needs improvement,” she snapped. They didn’t need him. Or his men. Or his stupid ideas. “Nonsense. Now that we’re here, we intend to make a statement to Stafford, or whatever miscreants are lurking out there thinking Dounreay is an easy target. But before I set my plans in motion—” “Your plans?” He already had plans? Och! He was so exasperating. She barely noticed that he stepped closer…until their chests brushed. He was hard and hot; the touch made her tingle. His voice, low and luring made her tingle as well. His gaze skated over her face, then stalled on her lips. “Let’s meet and discuss—” Her pulse skittered. “I doona have time to meet with you. Not today.” She took a step back. He followed. “Nae?” A whisper. And his caress over her shoulder, that was a whisper as well. Like a panicked fawn, Susana eased back again. And again. He matched her, step for step. She swallowed heavily. “I… You have descended upon us with no warning—” “My brother sent a letter.” He was too close. Far too close. She swallowed heavily. “Twenty-five men that now need to be housed and fed. On top of that, I have many other duties that need attending.” He cocked his head to the side. “Which duties?” “Many duties.” She frowned and glanced toward the staircase. Ah, lord. It was so far… He was too warm. Too broad. Too alluring. Though she didn’t intend to, she took another step back and— Oh hell. He’d backed her against the wall. That he couldn’t stand straight in the low- ceilinged room was a small consolation. “Susana,” he said as he leaned closer. His breath was a tantalizing trail over her face. An unholy thrill snaked through her. Surely that wasn’t anticipation? Hunger? Need? She could not allow him to kiss her. She could not— Her knees nearly melted at the touch of his lips. His warmth, his taste, his scent made her mind whirl. Thank God he had his hands on her waist and was holding her steady, or she might well have collapsed. It occurred to her that she should push him away, fight him, but she couldn’t. Something, something deep within her resisted. Something deep within her needed him. Needed this. And ah, it was glorious. As glorious as she remembered.
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